How to Grow your Small Business in a Down Economy

Don’t let the constant drumming bad news of our anemic economy get you down. You can still grow your business in a slow economy. While big businesses are cutting back and figuring ways to save money by sacrificing customer service, your small business can pick up their dissatisfied customers. Here are some tips to grow your small business in a down economy.

1. Maintain a positive and growth attitude
2. Revise your business plan for the new reality
3. Be more proactive and flexible
4. Become more organized and disciplined
5. Focus on your local market, but think globally for growth
6. Be more involved in your community to take advantage of the increased exposure
7. Get social – use social media to promote your business by word of mouth and provide even better customer service
8. Provide solutions – don’t just focus on selling products/services…use your products/services to provide solutions for your customers and potential customers
9. Lead with innovations – market your business by promoting new incentives and products/services
10. Focus on your loyal customers and keep them happy
11. Provide a easy way for customers to provide feedback, and then act on it!

The key to growing your business in a down economy is satisfying your customer’s needs, providing great customer service, developing and growing a strong loyal customer base.

This information has been provided by the Direct Selling Education Foundation

How to Break Bad Money Habits

We know how it is. You’re busy. You meant to make that bank deposit yesterday, but there just wasn’t time. Now you’re staring at $56 in small bills and have no idea who gave it to you. You’d deposit the cash anyway, but your bank, which is on the other side of town, is closed on Saturdays.

If this scenario reflects the way you run your business, maybe it’s time to take a look at your money management process as you break your bad habits. Here’s how to get started:

Banking

• You should have a business checking account in your name that’s separate from any other personal or business accounts
• Your account should be with a bank that’s conveniently located and has opening hours that fit your needs
• Look into the services the bank offers — and use them! Most accounts can now be securely accessed online and via phone; some banks offer an online check deposit service

Cash Handling

• Keep envelopes in your bag to separate cash and checks from various sources; write identifying details on each envelope
• If you do a lot of business on a cash basis, get into the habit of making daily deposits; invest in a small safe to hold cash between deposits
• Be safe! Make cash deposits during daylight hours when possible

Check Handling

• Double check every check as it’s handed to you to be sure the date and amount are correct and make sure the numeral amount is the same as the written amount
• Make sure each check is signed
• Follow your company’s guidelines for accepting checks (ask for photo ID, stamp with “for deposit only,” etc.

Resources

• MyMoney.gov - Financial management site developed by the U.S. government for business owners and individuals
• U.S. Small Business Administration - Financial management guidance from the federal government

This information has been provided by the Direct Selling Education Foundation

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Diecisiete años después y el crimen aún sigue impune

Un aniversario más de la masacre del remolcador 13 de marzo y los malhechores siguen sin sentir el peso de la ley.

Hace 17 años los esbirros castristas hundieron un barquito con niños, ancianos, mujeres y hombres, Sus restos yacen cerca de la Bahía de la Habana. No se ha hecho justicia.

El 13 de julio de 1994 mi madre estaba haciendo una cola en la Embajada de España para reservarle turno a una amiga, nosotras vivíamos muy cerquita. Cuando de pronto ve como lanchas empezaron a echar chorros de agua a una embarcación. Mi madre pensó: "¿estarán limpiando el Galeón?". El Galeón fue uno de esos inventos castristas para echarse al bolsillos el dolar que tanto "desprecian".

Me contó mi madre que la gente empezó a aglomerarse en el malecón para ver lo que estaba pasando. Enseguida se dieron cuenta de lo que en realidad sucedía. Trataban de impedir el paso del remolcador. La gente comenzó a gritar para que los dejaran seguir. Los oficiales castristas al percatarse de que sus acciones tenían testigos, abrieron paso para que el remolcador saliera a alta mar.

Lo que sucedió después lo sabemos por el testimonio de los sobrevivientes de esta horrible masacre.

Hoy 17 años más tarde, en aquella isla todo sigue igual.

Muchos de los que están fuera de Cuba parecen olvidar que la intención de los que viajaban en el Remolcador 13 de Marzo era huir del mismo infierno del cual nosotros logramos escapar.

Me gustaría ver - escuchar a quienes piden que le levanten el embargo al régimen; a quienes exígen, con todo su derecho, que no les pongan una ley que les impida ir a Cuba todos los meses; a esos me gustaría verlos alzar sus voces en contra del único culpable de la desgracia cubana.

Incitan a crear brigadas de acción rápida

La Rata Inmunda incita a los pro-Castro a formar más brigadas de acción rápida en nuestras calles. Pero se llena la bocaza chivatona que tiene para defender un incidente que no existió cuando ignora y en el peor de los casos justifica los maltratos a la mujer cubana, (Damas de Blanco) por oficiales del régimen.

Este personaje es de lo peor. QUE ASCO DE SER HUMANO! WHAT A WASTE OF OXYGEN! YUK

Let's Create Caylee's Law

The system did what it was supposed to do, it did not fail. It was the prosecutor's job to prove beyond reasonable doubt that this irresponsible mother murdered her baby. Now we will never know who committed this heinous crime. Our Justice System did not fail. The prosecutors DID!

Now lets do our part as a society, Please sign this petition. You will sleep better tonight.

ALMUERZO FRATERNAL PARA DARLE APOYO A LA FAMILIA ZAPATA TAMAYO

CASA DEL PRESO y EXILIO UNIDO YA Convoca a todos los cubanos y amigos, al encuentro con la familia del Mártir Orlando Zapata Tamayo. Hacemos un llamado de apoyo a nuestros hermanos cubanos y no cubanos en este último intento de extender la ayuda muy necesitada a la familia Zapata Tamayo, a través de este almuerzo fraternal. Será una tarde inolvidable!

Para más información o cómo obtener las invitaciones, por favor enviarme un mensaje privado aquí mismo en facebook.

Gracias,